Corpus Christi, Texas vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 82.3% more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas.

You would need a salary of $91,159 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Mesa, California is more expensive than Corpus Christi, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX vs. La Mesa, CA
Compared to Corpus Christi, La Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher